article 13 Jan 2021 Tongue Fu Panda Tomoko Parry explains what happens when her inner panda gets angry and overpowers her Japanese politeness. Read More
podcast 4 Jan 2021 Tokyo Begins 2021 in a state of emergency At the start of 2021, the Tokyo governor called a state of emergency because of coronavirus. Read More
podcast 3 Jan 2021 South Korea’s deep rift with Japan South Korea and Japan have much in common but the legacy of the past sours their current relationship. Read More
podcast 2 Jan 2021 Japan is crying out for female leaders Strange myths about gender roles sometimes hold women back from positions of leadership. Read More
article 16 Dec 2020 The deadly treat that tastes so good Sashimi connoisseurs have a fondness for fugu. But if it’s not prepared correctly, one bite of its innards could stop your heart - permanently. Read More
article 2 Dec 2020 Changing languages, changing moods Japanese people sometimes say they feel empowered by using English. But do they lose poetry? Read More
article 25 Nov 2020 I want to swap the Tokyo Metro for a buffalo taxi Is it time to quit the metropolis and move to a remote island? Guest writer Mac Salman explains why he’s considering quitting Tokyo for good. Read More
article 18 Nov 2020 Sharing to succeed Here’s a powerful idea on gaining a fresh perspective on business, courtesy of one of Japan’s leading executives. Read More
article 11 Nov 2020 In Celebration of the Japanese toilet Most visitors to Japan vividly remember their first encounter with a high tech toilet. Here's our beginner's guide. Read More
article 4 Nov 2020 Guo Pei – The Chinese fashion star who loves Japan Vogue says: “Guo Pei inhabits a creative universe all her own, with clothing that is both sumptuously opulent and theatrical.” Read More